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Just a quick word of thanks for the support from Edgemead and surrounding residents. We have so far submitted just over 900 objection letters on your behalf. We will keep submitting letters up to the closing date. We have been told by SRK that everything they have in their mailboxes upon arrival at work on Tuesday morning the 26th will be considered.

To make things easier for those who wish to object to the runway re-alignment and the proposed flight path changes that will see planes flying over Edgemead and Bothasig, we have compiled a short objection letter. You are free to submit this letter verbatim or edit it as you see fit. Objections need to be sent to smasson@srk.co.za by no later than the 25th of May. You are welcome to CC edgemead.ra@gmail.com.

To assist those that don’t have access to internet or email we will have printed copies at the Edgemead Shopping centre on Sunday 17 May from 10am.

As should hopefully already be aware that Cape Town International Airport is undertaking a runway re-alignment project. An environmental impact assessment has started which necessitates public participation. A key portion of the re-alignment project are the proposed new flight paths which could see many more airplanes travelling over Edgemead resulting in a lot more noise pollution. It is important that you make your voice heard and either suggest alternative routes such as further South West over Montague Gardens and Killarney Gardens or query why existing paths cannot be maintained.

There is an open day at Bothasig Hall, Link Road, Bothasig on 13 May 2015, 15:00 – 19:00. Please make the time to attend.

More information can be found on the SRK website. You should consult the documents under Appendix 6C – Noise Study and Appendix 6E – Noise Review.

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on 22 April, 19h00 at the Edgemead High School. Please invite your neighbours. We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

If you would like to give your time and actively help, you are welcome to nominate yourself (or someone else) to join the Edgemead Residents Association committee. In particular we are looking for a Treasurer and Secretary. If you know of anyone who has skills and capacity in either of these spaces, please do let us know. We would really appreciate it.